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238505 Cpl. James McArther Bird British Army 12th Service Btn. Royal Scots from:Aberlady, Haddington (d.25th Sep 1915) James Bird enlisted on 9th September 1914 in Edinburgh (an Army reservist, with previous service of 2 years in the Royal Scots). His detailsa re listed as Height: 5'4 1/4". Weight: 118 lbs. Chest: 36". Eyes: Grey. Hair: Black. Girl tattoo on right forearm. Religion: Presbyterian. He jointed the 12th (Service) Battalion, formed at Edinburgh, in August 1914, as part of Kitchener's 1st New Army. He landed in France in May 1915 and went into action at the Battle of Loos. On the 25th of September 1915 James was reported wounded and missing in action. It was not until the 9th of October 1916 that it was "Accepted for offical purposes as having died on or since 25th September 1915". Posthumously he was awarded the Great War Medal, received by his wife Agnes 11th April 1920, and the 1914-1915 Bronze Star, also received by his wife Agnes on 4th December 1920. Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**